How to keep whites at their whitest
MANILA, Philippines - Part of what makes life exciting and balanced is learning to deal gracefully with life’s daily messes. But while it’s only natural to experience tumbles, spatters, and spills, it can be hard to laugh and let go when you have to do some heavy scrubbing to remove the stains that threaten to tarnish your loved ones’ white garments. To all hardworking homemakers, here’s a stain guide from Clorox Bleach:
• Ink is out. Dad needs to sign those all-important office contracts but problematic pens can leave ugly ink blots on the pocket of his long-sleeved white shirt. To remedy the problem, start by pre-treating the shirt: Blot off the excess ink, rub the spot using bar soap and then rinse with cold water. Wash in water using detergent and 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach. Repeat the process until the stain is removed. Let dry.
• Saucy smear. When throwing a party, the hostess usually brings out the best china and the most delicate table linens. But what to do when your guests accidentally spill pasta sauce on your crisp white table cloth? First, pre-treat the fabric by targeting the stain and rubbing powdered detergent over it. Let stand for several minutes. Then wash in water using detergent and 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach. Repeat as necessary.
• Grassy patch. No matter how often you remind your child to be careful in school and at play, he always comes home with all sorts of dirt stuck on his white school shirt. Since you can’t really stop your kid from playing, rolling or falling on the grassy school playground, adopt a grateful attitude instead (thank God, he’s unhurt!). Roll up your sleeves for the task ahead, made easier by Clorox Bleach: Pre-treat the area by soaking for 30 minutes in a solution of warm water and powder detergent. Then wash in water with detergent and 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach, repeat as necessary.
• Red alert. Ketchup gives extra oomph to burgers and tomato-based entrées. But dropping a dot of condiment on your nice white blouse as you prepare a meal for your in-laws can ruin your style. Heed this simple advice: Pre-treat by removing excess ketchup, then rub with detergent and let stand five to 10 minutes. Wash in water with detergent and 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach. Repeat the steps if needed before drying.
• Pen pal against stains. Stain emergencies like food spills can happen at the most inappropriate times: minutes before your kid receives a school award on stage, or just when you’re about to make an important client presentation. Whether you’re at home or out there in the world, Clorox Bleach Pen is a powerful and handy on-the-spot stain remover ideal for white clothes, white-and-color-striped, floral and patterned clothes because of its dual-tipped applicator designed to carry out precise jobs.
For 100 years now, The Clorox Company has been protecting families and household items through innovative products that save people from worries and heavy washing that take away from family time. Clorox Bleach is world-trusted to keep whites at their whitest and brightest because it removes body soil, grass, food stains, and dirt better than other bleach products and detergents. Apply Clorox Bleach in Regular, Lemon, or Lavender scents to disinfect laundry items and household objects/surfaces like children’s toys, kitchen sinks, and countertops to reduce the spread of germs at home. Aside from laundry tasks, Clorox Bleach Pen Gel can be used to remove stubborn stains on tile, grout, and porcelain.
Clorox Bleach products are now available in leading supermarkets nationwide.
